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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,822.92, 255,923.34 and 167,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,822.92, 255,923.34 and 167,090.44 is: 250,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,822.92 : 255,923.34 = 167,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,822.92/255,923.34 = 167,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,822.92x = 255,923.34 × 167,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,822.92x = 42,762,343,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762,343,486.87/170,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,331.42

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